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thanks everyone you have all been amazing!!.

I'll look into all of those recommendations suggested above. We've started to get the ball rolling and getting pricing from hotels with their packages and menu offerings. I know there is probably not much of a right/wrong answer here but are is there usually much room for negotiations with wedding venues and meals ?. If so, would it be approx 20-30% off the list price?. would that be what i should aim for?.

Reason i ask is we have family in Bangkok who usually gets us rooms at Pathumwan Princess and the discount can be up to 50% off rack rates!. I know this is slightly a bit different but it's also common knowledge that prices for foreigners are signicantly increased once they know where you are from =)

thanks guys.. i'll send Iris an email.

Do you have any recommendation on a videographer/photographer?.

We are looking at hiring a jazz band but have no idea where to start!

Hi Guys,

I'm based in Australia but have been to Chiang Mai several times in the last few years and basically have fallen in love with this city.

I recently got engaged and my partner and i would love to hold our wedding for approx 30-40 people in Chiang Mai next year.

We've previously stayed at The Chedi before and thought this would be a beautiful venue but we've also come across 137 Pillars (we will be staying here for a few days next month) and it seemed more intimate in terms of the setting.

Has anyone had any experience with this hotel for this type of special event?. or are there any other venues worth visting ( based on a party of 30-40 people).

Also, since i am based in Aus i've decided to look for a wedding planner to help with just organising photographers, entertainment, hotels etc. Does anyone have any recommendation with any good english speaking wedding planners based in Chiang Mai?.

Thank You!

hi folks..

I'll be heading to CM next Saturday..just checked the PCD website and it doesnt' look good.

The AQI is at worse for a long time...fingers cross that it'll improve